Chapter 2425: Talented People Emerge in Every Generation

Chapter 2426: No Dragon Palace Feast in the World, How Can Celestial Guests Compare?

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Everyone says Wang Yiwu is cold and cruel, not approachable, but now he's actually laughing.

This child is truly good, harmless in every way.

Bao Xuanjing straightened up and thanked General Wang for his generosity. Then he bowed to Chongxuan and Ji Zhaonan, saying, "This little one from the Bao family has seen Cabinet Member Chongxuan and General Ji! Grandfather says that when I go out, I must not bring shame to my country. Xuanjing is young and doesn't understand much. There are certainly things I won't do well, so I ask all the elders to please take good care of me!"

The child's voice was clear and crisp, like the ringing of bells and pendants, a pleasure to listen to.

He cupped his fists again and with great manners, bowed in a circle, "There are still many uncles, aunts, grandfathers, and seniors whose names I don't know. I won't bow to everyone individually just now, but we will get to know each other later!"

Full of vitality! Young and ambitious!

Isn't this exactly the kind of protagonist character who should be born and destined, a character rarely seen in ten thousand years, as described in history books?

Zhong Xuan is extremely fond of heroic poems and couldn't help but say, "Little Daoist friend Bao Xuanjing, what seat do you desire?"

Bao Xuanjing started speaking in that reciting lessons tone again, very seriously, "Grandfather says, men should have great ambitions and always strive to go upstream. I will follow this."

He tightly gripped his small fists and walked through the seated crowd. He walked forward purposefully, looking a bit nervous, but still bravely went to the front. The first row was already full, so he sat in the first position of the second row.

The strange person with armored face sitting in the first row turned his head and looked at him, saying in a very experienced tone, "Grandfather says, grandfather says, it's all grandfather says. Little one, I see you also have some talent, no less than mine back in the day. How are you a grandfather's precious child?"

Bao Xuanjing said very seriously, "I am my mother's precious child. Grandfather says I should listen, but what Mother says, I must listen to even more!"

When adults joke and tease, and are met with a child's seriousness, even true masters don't know how to continue.

Why does this little kid not play by the rules?

Back then, when someone called a certain person "great milk treasure," they were chased through seven streets.

Damn it, how small was he at that time! His physical strength is truly impressive!

"That's good, that's good." The strange armored person stroked his beard through the face armor, pretending to be a wise man with a very long beard.

Little Xuanjing tilted his head and looked at him, "Uncle, why don't you show your true face?"

The strange armored person said, "I have a pure heart for seeking the Dao. I just want to get along with all of you as an ordinary person."

How arrogant to say "ordinary person identity" in the Chao Wen Dao Heavenly Palace, where top-level prodigies gather.

Little Xuanjing looked solemn and respectful, and asked again, "Not-ordinary Uncle, didn't you listen to your elders when you were young?"

The armored person raised his armored face, "I have my own opinions."

Little Xuanjing said "oh" and asked again, "Uncle with your own opinions, why are you speaking with a pinched voice?"

The armored person was unhappy, "Nonsense, this is my original voice, isn't it natural?"

"It sounds like a duck," Bao Xuanjing said truthfully.

"This is a place for seeking the Dao, not for chatting. Be quiet." The armored person turned his head away and stopped talking. This little kid is not likable at all. If they met somewhere else, he would definitely spank his butt hard.

Bao Xuanjing of the Bao family from Qi country, this year is eight and a half years old, the grandfather has noted this down.

Bao Xuanjing is not the only child who walked into the Chao Wen Dao Heavenly Palace. Or rather, although he has completely adapted to the current world and started to show his talent, he will absolutely not show talent that has not yet appeared in this world.

Breaking common sense will attract suspicion.

Although he believes no one can see through his origin, he still needs a period of time where he is not so noticeable to grow without restraint.

He spent a long time setting up pieces, finally winning this present-world Dao fetus. After ten months of development, he was born into the world, a complete human being acknowledged by the will of the current world. No matter how far back you trace, there is no problem. From fate to body to soul, anyone who checks will find the same.

Just after he was born, because the child's body found it difficult to contain his transcendent knowledge, his body and soul state were affected and not very stable. Sometimes he couldn't even control his emotions well and often wanted to just fall asleep after thinking for a while. As for the frequent "broken child" state, this is the reason why many of his plans were only just starting – having a beginning was enough; as he gradually grew, he could naturally pick them up slowly.

During that period, he extremely avoided meeting strong Daoists and would actively avoid people who were too smart, like the Marquis of Bo Wang, Chongxuan Sheng.

But eight and a half years have passed, and he has thoroughly adapted to his new body, truly starting a life that belongs to Bao Xuanjing.

It's no exaggeration to say that he can even walk into the Zi Ji Hall now.

Because he is truly a human.

And truly a disciple of the Bao family, a person from Linzi in Qi country.

Even with the means to reach the heavens and penetrate the earth, tracing back to the source sea, he has no problems.

The only possible problem is his behavior – his actions will not exceed the identity of "Bao Xuanjing."

He was very cautious this time. He didn't collect any of the long-buried lines, striving to make everything natural. Laughing naturally, things happening naturally.

Because he cannot afford to lose anymore.

Youming deities have near-eternal life, at least the same lifespan as the Youming Great World. A brief defeat in a long life is actually a necessary part of setting up pieces.

Now it's different. He has staked all possibilities on this life.

He is already well-prepared.

He even dares to meet His Majesty the Qi Heavenly Emperor, dares to let the civil and military officials of Qi country examine him, and of course, is not afraid to come to the Chao Wen Dao Heavenly Palace.

If Chongxuan Zun is considered the peak of human talent in this era, then he is only at this level.

Besides, he is just an eight-and-a-half-year-old young master from a noble family, and he has the upbringing that he should have.

The second youth to walk into the Chao Wen Dao Heavenly Palace was slightly older.

He wore extremely streamlined armor, with brocade cotton lining and a black robe outside. Under his arm, he carried a spear helmet. A knife was at his waist, a bow on his back, and an arrow bag hung on his right thigh within reach of his drooping hand. A ridge-shaped short dagger was tied to his left leg – this young man seems to be proficient in all eighteen martial arts.

His features were tender, yet showed a fierce spirit.

But he understood manners and scanned the surroundings vigilantly, "May I ask – can I sit anywhere?"

"Of course, here is not ranked by strength or identity, only by first come first served. Just sit if there is an empty seat, sit wherever you want." The Heavenly Person's dharma image looked at him, "This little Daoist friend, may I know your name, surname, and age?"

The armored youth was very cold and stern, "Gong Weizhang, twelve years old this year."

So this one is actually Gong Xiyan's illegitimate son!

Xie Ai stared at this youth for a moment. He didn't look too much like that Governor of Hongwu, and his temperament was especially different.

Li country is definitely the country that cares the most about Jing country's prodigies on the battlefield, even though Jing country is already fully preparing for Shenxiao, and Li country has a peaceful understanding – what about after Shenxiao?

The "present flower" of the Three Lives Lan Yin flower gave birth to a peak Ning Daoru.

This period of possession wasn't exactly wonderful for Xie Ai, but how should I put it – looking back at the wave of calamity, it was also a kind of scenery.

When all the dust settled, she gained substantial experience in controlling the Dao body of a peak strong person and truly felt the feelings of a peak strong person.

The potential of this body also opened up to its most brilliant state because of the blooming of the Three Lives Lan Yin flower.

Reaching God level in one step, and Cave True is also close.

It's just that sometimes, Xie Ai doesn't quite understand what she is thinking.

Or rather, she always subconsciously uses the way Ning Daoru turned into the "Winter Emperor" to think about Xie Ai's life experiences. And she forgets how the real Xie Ai would think about these things.

This is rooted in the confusion planted by the Three Lives Lan Yin flower in her "self." It is the most difficult barrier on her path to Cave True, and it also makes her momentarily feel a fragile sense of loss.

The twelve-year-old Gong Weizhang made her subconsciously compare him to the young prodigies raised by Snow country using national strength.

The country is indeed strong in all aspects, as her master expected.

But she often feels strange. That feeling is hard to describe, like a lonely back turned to an era that doesn't belong to her.

The word "Li" is of course more atmospheric, but she always says it as Snow country.

Already divine and radiant, why does her heart feel like floating duckweed?

When Xie Ai was looking at Gong Weizhang, Huang Sheri was looking at Xie Ai. I still pity the sorrow of a beautiful person. She likes beautiful things, and she knows how precious time is when beauty easily fades. The past cannot be chased, so it is the traveler. Xie Ai, this beautiful person with a sense of loss, especially attracts her.

When her gaze moved from Xie Ai's face and fell on Gong Weizhang's face, appreciation turned into scrutiny.

Speaking of which, this is the first time she has seen Gong Weizhang.

Gong Xiyan hid his illegitimate son very well, so much so that even the top nobles in Jing country found out later than Ying Jianghong.

The faces of these two father and son are very different. Gong Xiyan is softer, while Gong Weizhang is too "fierce." If he really returns to the mansion, it will be hard for the family residence to be peaceful.

To put it simply... The Long Princess of Jing country doesn't tolerate sand in her eyes, Gong Weizhang doesn't seem to be able to endure grievances, and Gong Xiyan can't protect him.

News of Gong Xiyan having an illegitimate son was revealed by Ying Jianghong at the Water Control Grand Meeting and became known to the world.

This kind of news spreads faster than anything else. People might not know what the True Monarch of Zhen River said on the stage, but they basically all heard how romantic the Governor of Hongwu is.

The general reaction of the people of Jing country was flat; they didn't feel that Gong Xiyan had any problems. At most, they would just say – the people of Jing country seem to have very rich experiences in finding illegitimate sons!

Of course, how the "lifetime love's chopping knife" Princess Zhe Yue reacted in private is unknown.

Anyway, Gong Xiyan hasn't been to court since then, nor has he gone to the Hongwu army camp. No one has seen him. No one dares to go to the mansion to see him either.

Everyone doesn't know if he still has a few breaths left, if he still has energy.

The Heavenly Emperor also acted as if this matter didn't exist, as if the Deputy Governor of the Hongwu army who didn't actually hold the army wasn't important – what right did he have to say anything, after all, he always helped Gong Xiyan hide his own sister.

Given Princess Zhe Yue's character, not causing a huge scene in the imperial palace and grabbing the Heavenly Emperor's robe shows that she is truly furious.

But Gong Weizhang coming to the Chao Wen Dao Heavenly Palace today, was it his own idea, or the Heavenly Emperor's intention?

No matter which it is, it's very interesting.

Outside the country, Huang Sheri of course wants to cover for her country's people. Even beauty can be temporarily set aside, "Weizhang! Call me sister!"

She first established the title to avoid him being similar to that broken child Bao Xuanjing and calling her "aunt" right away.

Why not call me "grandma"?

Aunt and grandma are also considered grandma!

Gong Weizhang probably didn't think about who to greet. He was stunned for a moment, but then also straightforward, "Sister Huang!"

Why is this title so awkward?

Huang Sheri originally wanted to arrange things in a very big-sister-like manner, but after thinking about it, this is True Monarch Jiang's territory, it's not good to overshadow the host. She waved her hand again, "Find a place to sit yourself!"

Gong Weizhang also didn't seem afraid. He nodded slightly, walked straight forward, and sat in the last empty seat in the second row, right in the middle of Zhong Xuan and Ji Zhaonan.

"Little Brother Gong, how about we chat about your experiences? Where have you been cultivating all these years, hiding so well? I actually didn't know either." Zhong Xuan is very interested in the new generation of world-class prodigies. After chatting with Bao Xuanjing, he chatted with Gong Weizhang again.

An awl in a bag, its point will show.

Gong Weizhang is already twelve years old, his sharpness cannot be hidden. Even without that sentence from Ying Jianghong, he would have almost revealed his name by now.

Zhong Xuan is purely trying to get close. If he compiles a biography of prodigies or something similar in the future, he can also write a sentence without leaving a trace – "Zhong Gong saw his growth as well."

Gong Weizhang glanced at the old scholar beside him and only asked, "What's your name?"

Zhong Xuan smiled confidently, "My humble surname is Zhong, and my name is Xuan."

The Tai Xu Cabinet is truly in its prime, its influence sweeping through the human path! From ancient times to the present, no matter what organization, none has the reputation of this cabinet. With the development of the Tai Xu illusion and the construction of the Tai Xu public school, its weight will only become greater in the future. Saying that the general trend has been established is not an exaggeration. Although he, Zhong Xuan, has always been low-key, his name can also be said to have resonated throughout the divine land.

He was already prepared to accept the worship of the genius youth.

But Gong Weizhang had already turned his head back and looked straight ahead, only saying, "Mr. Zhong, I am here to attend class. I am not here to chat."

Ju Kui looked at Zhong Xuan expressionlessly.

Zhong Xuan, as if nothing had happened, carved on the bamboo slips – Gong Weizhang, few words.

Strictly speaking, the difficulty of the nine-grid assessment designed by Ju Kui is not unreasonable – according to the current design, with the Tai Xu public school as the foundation, if the Chao Wen Dao Heavenly Palace is only a higher school. Then only true strong people should be allowed in, and only world-class prodigies should receive special treatment.

At the current stage, with people like Jiang Wang, Dou Zhao, and Chongxuan Zun as the standard, there might not be many people at the God Arrive level, but there is still opportunity at the low-grade level.

The same generation might all be suppressed by them, but the next generation will always have new people emerge.

After Bao Xuanjing and Gong Weizhang, some younger geniuses came.

Among them, two surprised Jiang Wang the most. One was from Wei country, named Lu Ye, fourteen years old this year. He has already cultivated to the thirteenth heaven of martial Dao, equivalent to the Teng Long realm in the Dao Yuan system. When he breaks through the fifteenth heaven, he will be equivalent to the Inner Mansion realm.

He sat in the position behind Yi Tang in Ren Xin Hall, the order of the rush mats edited as "Er Qi."

The atmosphere of learning in Wei land is extremely prosperous, and talents emerge in large numbers. There was once a time when Xue Gui and Wei Xing discussed the Dao, which was a grand event in the middle ancient era. At that time, Heavenly Capital City did not yet exist, and outside the Wan Yao Gate, there was only a dense human army and countless killing arrays piled up.

Li Heng City may have endured long years and experienced all kinds of trials and tribulations.

No wonder the people of Wei always have high aspirations. That kind of legendary figure like Mei Xingju indeed has his birthplace. Establishing Wei country with Li Heng as the center was also once extremely prosperous.

Such a Wei country, having been glorious and ambitious, dared to say "Ye Wang" to the heavy town, intending to contend for hegemony in the central domain.

But it was soon shattered.

Although Wei country has not yet been swept into history, under the targeted suppression of Jing country, it basically has no national power. It is an insignificant voice in the central domain and an existence that turns to ash in the snap of a finger in the world of great contention.

Youths like Lu Ye naturally don't receive much support. Even the power of Wei country cannot give him much. Compared to those disciples from famous families and prodigies from big countries, he is exactly a seeker with qualifications but no path, which is also the initial intention of establishing the Chao Wen Dao Heavenly Palace.

His appearance can be considered a good start.

If he can achieve something in the Chao Wen Dao Heavenly Palace, then it proves that the vision of "making the world's people have a path to walk" is not just building castles in the air, but indeed has a foundation, indeed has taken a step.

On such a foundation, the Tai Xu Cabinet will also have more power to promote the Tai Xu public school.

The second youth was from Yue country, the fifteen-year-old Gong Tianya.

This person is the close nephew of the already deceased Yue Prime Minister Gong Zhiliang.

After Wen Jingxiu's death, the Wen family lost power, Yue country reformed, and all the world's families were removed. Under the circumstance of Gong Zhiliang's thorough death, he could have originally jumped out of that muddy water and stayed at the Mu Gu Book Academy.

Today, in the Chao Wen Dao Heavenly Palace, he also sits behind Ji Li, on the rush mat numbered "Er Liu," chatting in a low voice with Ji Li a lot, even very close to Xue Tan Hua – it is visible that he could live very well in the Mu Gu Book Academy.

But he resolutely returned to Yue country – when he made this decision, he was only thirteen years old.

Perhaps a treasured sword is indeed honed through grinding. He lost the uncle who loved and protected him, lost the support of a strong family, and in a Yue country where countless heroes had failed and the new policy's direction was unknown, he instead grew rapidly.

He is the one who has cultivated the highest among these youths. This year, at fifteen, he has already knocked open the Inner Mansion and picked down a divine ability.

In the year 3909 of the Dao Calendar, when Zuo Guanglie won the championship in the Inner Mansion field at the Yellow River Meeting, he was also this age.

The remaining youths and prodigies are all from big countries.

They are respectively: fifteen-year-old Yu Xianyu from Jing country, twelve-year-old Zhuge Zhuo from Chu country, eleven-year-old Bo Er Zhi Jin · Fu Yan Ci from Mu country, ten-year-old Fan Zheng from Qin country, eleven-year-old Er Zhu He from Li country, and fourteen-year-old Luo Yuan from Wei country.

From this, all thirty-six seats of the Chao Wen Dao Heavenly Palace were filled, and no more people entered unless someone left midway.

Seeing this scene, looking around at the crowd of absolute top figures, and the historian Zhong Xuan couldn't help but sigh.

Since the death of the Changhe Dragon Lord, the Dragon Palace Banquet is already a thing of the past and will not be held again. It is difficult for a grand event where prodigies gather to happen again.

When Jiang Wang proposed the concept of the Chao Wen Dao Heavenly Palace, he knew it would be grand and expected seekers to surge like clouds, but he still underestimated the attraction of Jiang Wang's name.

Today's Chao Wen Dao Heavenly Palace, what a magnificent scene.

There is no longer a Dragon Palace Banquet in the world, but how many guests have reached the Heavenly Palace!

Attached is Zhong Xuan's carved list of seats in the Chao Wen Dao Heavenly Palace, a first-hand historical material –

First, Zhong Li Yan

Second, Yu Zhen

Third, Huang Sheri

Fourth, Qin Zhizhen

Fifth, Ye Lan Er

Sixth, Yuan Ye

Seventh, Bao Xuanjing

Eighth, Zhuo Qingru

Ninth, Ju Kui